Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo is not surprised by Cape Verde's success in the 2026 World Cup. The tiny island nation's performance is part of a record-breaking outing for Africa in the tournament. Africa had a notable showing, with nine out of 10 competing nations advancing to the knockout stages.

Morocco made it to the quarterfinals, highlighting the continent's strength in world soccer. Further details on Africa's soccer breakout and the 2026 World Cup are available from CNN, including an interview with Antoine Semenyo during his club's preseason tour.